Manager - US Army/DOD Programs

Timestamp: 2015-12-25

* Proven leader, U.S. Army Special Forces Communications Sergeant and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with eight plus years of analytical, operational, and consulting experience in support of the IC, DoD, and other government and commercial customers * Security Clearance: Interim TS (DOD) currently in Periodic Re-investigation; Active: DOD SECRET (Army); formerly TS/SCI (read off May 2014); * French Speaker with a 2/2 score on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale * Technically proficient leader in multi-INT collection and analysis, competitive intelligence, business development, due diligence and research best practices for government and commercial customers * Producer of over 100+ products consisting of written analyses and reports, link/social network analysis, and specific/targeted reports across multiple AORs and topics including (but not limited to): counter-terrorism (CT), intelligence (CI), proliferation (CP), narcotics (CN) and special operations support * Commercial expertise in researching and reporting on foreign business markets, barriers/caveats to entry, key leaders/power brokers, financial and government regulations, supply chains, and industry practices and standards * Experienced strategic briefer to senior level policy makers and operational components within government (IC), military (Special Operations) and private sector enterprises

OSINT Team Lead

Start Date: 2010-05-01End Date: 2011-10-01

Team Lead of seventeen open source analysts and linguists responsible for all finished products from kickoff to delivery (initiate tasking, customer relations, requirements development, research, editing, quality review, delivery, briefings and AARs) * Expert in open source research/collection of information from foreign websites, new and emerging social media (to include business and social networks, forums, blogs, photo-sharing, video, bit torrents) and "deep web" research, collection, and analysis * Routinely briefed, networked, and met with various customers to analyze and coordinate requirements, authorities, sources and methods and de-duplication of efforts * Established cyber-tradecraft training program to help employees identify and avoid exploitations and improve their internet-based research methodologies * Analytical products developed included: targeted information packages, emerging threats and technologies, key individuals and powerbrokers, and various transnational issues including proliferation, terrorism, finance, and narcotics * Expert in understanding and utilizing business/competitive intelligence and due diligence practices to include financial tracking/analysis, barriers to entry, foreign business law and economic factors in various AORs

My solid background in Intelligence supported by extensive leadership, program management, and training are key assets that I can contribute to your organization.Throughout my 23-year U.S. Air Force career, I have guided teams in the use of cutting-edge technologies, developed large-scale and uncommonly effective training and career management programs, and improved operations for numerous military or government commands and agencies. The scope of my responsibilities has included the entire intelligence product development cycle, from customer needs assessment and multivariate data analysis through high-level briefings, internal systems development, quality review, and full-spectrum targeting and combat mission support. Expert in analysis and fusion of all-source intelligence (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, MASINT, GEOINT). Has excellent understanding of Middle Eastern culture, nation states and non-state actors operating throughout the region. Additionally, familiar with the core and supporting elements of Information Operations (IO), specifically: Targeting, the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), Intelligence Support to IO, Electronic Warfare (EW), Computer Network Operations (CNO), Military Deception (MILDEC), Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Public Affairs (PA).Widely regarded liaison, communication, and management talents are complemented by training, leadership, and customer service skills. In every career assignment, I developed strategic plans to restructure systems to realize major improvements in all aspect of intelligence analysis, production, and reporting. I am preceded by a reputation for discipline and work ethic that honors integrity and excellence, and natural ability motivating others to work at higher levels to increase productivity.

Intelligence Analsyt/GS-12

Start Date: 2015-03-01

Expertly performs work in the collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and dissemination of information on conditions, trends, and forces in foreign and domestic areas that directly or indirectly affect the national security. Serves as an all-source analyst with responsibility for the more complex, difficult, and/or strategic assignments in the area of responsibility. Responsible for the collection, dissemination, and analysis of intelligence information from a variety of sources including investigations, human sources and contacts to the intelligence, policy, and law enforcement communities. Analyze, develop and disseminate actionable, tactical, and strategic information related to investigative targets such as major firearms, and narcotics-trafficking organizations, arson rings, traditional and non-traditional organized crime groups and other complex criminal conspiracies.

Senior Space Intelligence Manager

Start Date: 2006-10-01End Date: 2007-08-01

Senior Manager of Comm/NAV Systems Branch, and Space Fleet Vehicles Branch. Directed, managed, , and executed multiple intelligence operations that supported national assessment of foreign satellite technologies.INTEL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Demonstrated tremendous intel program leadership skills in guiding personnel in analysis methodologies, federal government and military operations issues, and relevant satellite technologies and trends. Developed training and qualification programs that ensured personnel were disciplined experts in the geopolitical, military, economic, and industrial forces that affected satellite systems.* Managed the use of automated intel data processing, storage, and communication systems to analyze and report on data gathered via signals intel (SIGINT), foreign materiel acquisition and exploitation (FME), and open source intelligence (OSINT). Trained on and monitored execution of the entire intel process: collection, processing, analysis, reporting, and dissemination for military tactical and national level activities. Guided analysts to develop mastery of signal data theory and signal exploitation techniques, link analysis, reporting and presentation, database manipulation, and strategy-to-task logic progression of detection and analysis of fleeting targets with ISR sensors.OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Worked closely with unrivaled intel experts to support multiple military components and combatant commands. Enforced U.S. Air Force, DOD, and Intel Community standards and policies in the review of operations to ensure proper dissemination of valid intel.*Implemented continuous improvement methodology to assess personnel roles, use of resources, database use and setup, and changing organizational requirements. Participated in special studies to evaluate plans that directly affected AF Intel policies, programs, and NASIC operations.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT+ Recognized as DOD Subject Matter Expert for foreign navigation and communication satellites.

Ground Force Intelligence Analyst

Start Date: 1993-08-01End Date: 1994-11-01

Conducted analysis and synthesis of intelligence gathered via multiple sensors and systems monitoring North Korea. Generated reports comprising written, graphical and imagery-based data on Time-Sensitive Targets to provide real-time support to air and ground assets.Authored 75 articles for 200+ consumers and units across Pacific Region in one year.Spearheaded study of multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) used by worldwide intelligence units.Success: Even as a junior airman, repeatedly selected to brief general officers. As Chief of Ground Cell during the world largest command post exercise (Focus Lens), coordinated with combat assessment section to achieve flawless targeting.

All-Source analytical and target development support to SOTF-S, CJSOTF-A , SOJTF-A , Village Stability Operations (VSO), International Security Assistance Forces Special Operation Forces (ISAF SOF), and direct action operations by providing analytical support to HVI, HVT, and Area Targeting efforts via fusing multiple intelligence disciplines to include SIGINT, COMINT, HUMINT, IMINT, TECHINT, OSINT, and MASINT. Direct support to three Operational Detachment-Alpha teams over four districts.OPERATIONS SUPPORT: Duty position required regional, provincial and district level knowledge as well as a strong understanding of SOF targeting methodologies. Collaborated with multiple intelligence agencies and programs to include the Counter-IED Targeting Program and Irregular Warfare Analysis Program to further develop enemy networks in order to effectively target them. PRODUCTION: Production requirements consisted of a daily GRINTSUM entry and a weekly assessment utilized to provide senior level decision makers an accurate picture of ongoing trends in Kandahar Province. Expert in planning, multi-service coordination and execution of time-sensitive intelligence operations in support of critical US Special Forces tactical operations in Afghanistan at all levels.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS+ Primary source of direct analytical support, target development and management of collection requirements for three US Special Forces ODA's over four districts. Concise and timely analytic fusion of intelligence in support of targeting and disruption operations enabled US Special Forces to turn the historical home of the Taliban, Panjwai District, known as one of the most kinetic districts in Kandahar Province into one that saw no attacks during the Afghan elections.

Transportation Counter-Threat Intel Analyst

Start Date: 1998-01-01End Date: 1999-05-01

Conducted research and prepared specialized intelligence products to support 2,500 Air Mobility Command (AMC) missions each week. Identified and reported potential threats to planned aircraft, military and commercial aircrews and passengers, and associated infrastructure.Defined force protection vulnerabilities, focusing on the CENTCOM region with terrorism-driven support for worldwide assets. Coordinated cross-functional issues with Office of Special Investigations, Security Forces, Directorate of Operations, and various command elements.Selected to present daily intelligence briefings on Kosovo to IN Director.Success: Awarded AMC/IN NCO of the Year for 1998. Lauded for swiftly guiding airfield risk assessments and force protection efforts immediately after U.S. Embassy bombings in Africa.

Senior Intelligence Manager

Start Date: 2009-01-01End Date: 2010-12-01

Senior intelligence professional, personnel supervisor, and operations manager for the military center responsible for analyzing, processing and integrating intelligence data on foreign weapon systems, space launch vehicles, and all related technologies and forces around the world.PERSONNEL & TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Directed, managed, and supervised 21 personnel; directly responsible for 84. Developed and improved upon training and qualification programs to certify personnel as Space Professional, a hyperspecialized certification even within military intelligence fields. Reviewed organizational mission and functions to develop qualification criteria and provide ongoing, multidisciplinary training on orbiting bodies, launch technologies, planetary dynamics, anti-satellite and sensor-blinding weaponry, and many aspects of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR).* Wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and developed methodologies, principles, and curriculum to meet internal standards and Space Command requirements.OPERATIONS / CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Simultaneously managed career progression, training, and operational concerns for all supervised personnel and organizational components under guidance. Tracked and aggressively enforced deadlines for administrative, legal, and disciplinary actions. Continuously assessed retention program, providing recommendations to Commander on attrition rates, re-enlistment goals, and personnel issues affecting manning. Reviewed the evaluations of 488 enlisted, 279 officers, and 1,344 civilians in a one-year period.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS+ Lauded for developing the training program that resulted in highly capable teams with atypical and deep expertise in space technologies. Analyzed and identified the ways in which NASIC was not meeting requirements and implemented corrective measures that remedied those shortcomings.

Senior All-Source Weapons Intel Analyst

Start Date: 2007-09-01End Date: 2008-12-01

Coordinated, managed, and executed the full range of specialized intelligence and law enforcement support operations in high-risk locations during a 15-month deployment to Iraq.COUNTER-IED: Worked closely with Combined Explosives Exploitation (CEXE) units, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams, and other analysts to support Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) intelligence and support programs. Gained subject matter expertise on IED construction technologies, triggering mechanisms, and safe dismantling and transport. Utilized predictive skills gained from years of active intelligence research and Patterns of Life to share insight into how to best target IED emplacers, avoid sophisticated traps, and keep teammates alive.* Evaluated and improved IED-specific collection, processing, and exploitation operations. Coordinated with the FBI's Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC) to acquire reachback support on advanced IED technologies.EVIDENCE / FORENSICS: Utilized a wide range of law enforcement techniques to identify and collect evidence, biometrics, and volatile magnetic or digital data. Collected post-mortem fingerprints and DNA samples from High Value Individuals (HVI). Took and processed crime scene macro photographs. Worked with Army Military Police and Provost Marshal to conduct site exploitation analysis, reverse ballistics, and trajectory analysis. Collected bullets and confiscated weapons for submission to ballistics experts for laboratory analysis.* Managed the evidence collection and report preparation for entire Flight for four months. Oversaw the administrative recording and processing for 300-500 pieces of evidence each week.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT+ Intuitively recognized a new TTP no one had seen prior: metal billboards with cell phone armed, metal-piercing Russian-made S5K rockets.+ Supported Iraqi court proceedings even after redeployment by contributing technical data on IED manufacturing and emplacement.

Intelligence Manager & Force Protection Intel Analyst

Start Date: 1999-06-01End Date: 2003-09-01

INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT/DUTIES: Managed, supported, and executed the full range of intelligence collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination operations of critical interest to global military missions, local and overseas force protection efforts, and threat mitigation functions. * Sole all-source intelligence support and technical resource to base force protection working group. Member of joint post 9/11 inter-agency working group partnered with Air Force investigators, Air Force security forces, and federal, state and local law enforcement charged with protecting key strategic and tactical military infrastructure on MacDill AFB. This includes, but is not limited to USCENTCOM and USSOCOM facilities, key base facilities, base leadership, aircraft, airfield resources, base command, control and communication nodes, and base utility infrastructure (power grid, water supplies, etc...).* As Air Intelligence Training (AIT) manager, educated fighter pilots and air crews on Iraqi weapons systems and updated threat data, preparing them for combat sorties.* Performed continuous quality assurance reviews of All-Source data. Identified discrepancies in intelligence databases and submitted change requests to Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS+ Analytical skills were instrumental in identifying key force protection deficiencies resulting in a complete revamping of the base protection plan and monitoring system for air, sea and land avenues of approach and base access points.+ Singularly researched and authored over 65+ threat vulnerability assessments for air wing key personnel and aircraft transiting some of the worlds most insecure third-world airfields from South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia with no serious incidents noted.

Senior Counter-narcotic Intel SME

Start Date: 2011-01-01End Date: 2011-04-01

Simultaneously with and complementary to assessment, training, and liaison duties, participated in counternarcotic targeting and analysis operations.Led the development of intelligence packages for counternarcotic operations. Produced finished intelligence reports and other products responsive to the specific needs of federal law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in the Southwest Border region (DEA, CBP, FBI, ICE). Conducted and supported exploitation of organizational and social nodes, assessment of drug suppliers' and distributors' activities, hierarchy of needs, etc. Provided alternative guidance and formulated recommendations on how to make better use of and prevent future inadvertent loss of actionable intelligence (e.g., by arresting instead of monitoring a low-ranking cartel member).* Worked collaboratively with military and DOD civilian intelligence analysts to identify and assess drug cartel activities, prepare imagery for border security missions, and directly support targeting ops. Traveled to San Diego with FBI and supported covert tracking operations with El Paso/Tucson Office of Air and Marine (OAM) assets. DoD SEM spearheading cross talk with local and state LEA, FBI, DEA, CBP, and AMOC (Air and Marine Operations Center) in regards to illicit ultra-light activity and the convergence of the drug and terrorism nexus along the southwest border region.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS+ On own initiative, established a solid working relationship with El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC). Selected when EPIC requested a JTF-N liaison and immediately filled a crucial gap, tremendously boosting EPIC's transnational intelligence capabilities and multi-agency support response.+ Implemented predictive intelligence and analysis techniques that helped LEAs address the ever-changing use of technologies adapted by drug cartels to bypass border security measures.